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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.83, 2,705.75 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.83, 2,705.75 and 571.24 is: 856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.83 : 2,705.75 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.83/2,705.75 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.83x = 2,705.75 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.83x = 1,545,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,627.29/1,803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.86

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